Enjoyed our server and the experience she provided so much. Elizabeth was amazing and really made our dinner extra special. The food and cocktails were fabulous. Love that they use some fresh herbs and items from their local garden.
Greta
Wow this restaurant was spectacular! My family and I loved everything, the food, service, view and music! It definitely is top 5 restaurants I've been to at all Hawaii islands!
Vincent
Beautiful view of the sunset. Friendly wait staff. Trio Crudo was excellent, fresh, uniquely dressed. Bronzino lacked seasoning, just a bland whole fish that we had to debone ourselves for $57. The MP fish of the day was Snapper for $70, and sat on a delicious pasta. However the fish was a bit over done and dry. I would have expected perfection for a high priced snapper. The Gambas and Paella were good. The risotto was mushy and lifeless.
marjolijn
Service was very slow. Paella was small serving so was very burnt shrimp overcooked. It was ok. Bread was great and the appetizer octopus was great.
Capt . Ed
Cocktails at the bar during sunset. Perfect. Seated early when our table was ready. Waitress greeted us and set up our whole dinner as we desired. Food was excellent and plenty of it. But by the end of our meal we could see our waitress was overwhelmed by the now full house and she could not get to our table in a timely fashion. Eventually she came around, we ordered dessert (Kona Affogato excellent!). But we had to wait a fair amount of time for dessert to arrive. When it did, I had to eat quickly as we were trying to catch a shuttle back to our hotel. Had to ask the busboy to bring our check to leave on time. Otherwise, this was one of many times we've been here. I highly recommend, food is always outstanding, the bar venue overlooking the ocean and sunset is amazing!
Craig
Relaxing Atmosphere, Good Food, Exceptional Service, & Worth Every Dollar! When we first arrived, we were warmly greeted by the host, who struck up a friendly conversation about the betta fish at the stand—a charming touch. We were then led to our table, but I quickly realized the view I'd specifically booked for—the sunset—wouldn't be visible. When I asked about a better spot, we were told the owners had taken over the front area of the restaurant, making it unavailable. I was disappointed, as the sunset was the main reason we chose Meridia. Thankfully, our server Michael turned things around completely. His exceptional service truly saved the evening. He knew the menu inside and out, paired the perfect wine with my meal, and even surprised my newlywed wife with custom mocktails she absolutely loved. Going above and beyond, he also offered to take guests to the front to capture sunset photos—stepping in as photographer for everyone seated on the side. From start to finish, Michael was attentive, engaging, and never missed a beat. As for the food: the bread service was a delicious start. The oysters were just okay, but the bacon-wrapped dates were outstanding—my wife couldn't get enough. For entrées, we opted for the Ribeye and Short Rib. The Ribeye came a bit undercooked for our taste, but Michael handled it seamlessly, having a fresh plate brought out rather than simply reheating it. The Short Rib was a little dry, but Michael noticed and brought out a sauce that elevated the dish. The Ribeye, while not the best I've ever had, definitely ranks in my top 10—impressive for a non-steakhouse. We ended the evening with a light cheesecake and French press coffee. All in all, Michael turned what could've been a disappointing experience into a memorable evening. His service alone is reason enough to return.
Adam
We had a rough first experience at the restaurant when they were understaffed and we let the manager, Thor know. Thor took care of us and made sure to rectify this initial experience. Michael our waiter was excellent and extremely attentive. It was beautiful and we were very pleased with the restaurant's responsiveness and care they took to make sure we had a pleasant experience by the end of our trip.
jayne
The restaurant is beautiful and over looking the ocean. But the food selection was very limited, portions are very small and the prices are very high. I ordered the Ahi tuna. My waitress suggested I get a side and when I saw the portion of food, I realized why she had made that suggestion. The tuna portion was very small and there was barely any side dish at all. My daughter had the chicken and it was the same situation, barely any sides. My husband had the paella and it was very small compared to what you usually expect from a paella. The quality of the food we had was ok. We didn't order any drinks because the prices were just too insane. I don't mind paying high prices if the quality of the food , drinks and services is very high, but in my opinion, this restaurant is not worth it. The restaurant downstairs in the hotel is a much better value and the food quality is better.
Shannon C.
Canceled our reservation, we had made weeks in advance.
Service: 1
Michael Gaston
Amazing ambiance and very good food! But expect to pay for it ...
Dining at Meridia was an unforgettable highlight of our stay at the Westin Hapuna! We made reservations well in advance and were incredibly lucky to be seated on the top deck, away from the bustle below. It felt like a private dining experience with unbeatable sunset views.
The restaurant got busy around 5:30 PM, but the service never missed a beat. The food was fantastic—the kabocha soup was rich and comforting, and the tako salad with ulu was a fresh and creative twist that we loved. The cocktails were perfectly crafted and complemented the meal beautifully.
The sunset was nothing short of magical, and the staff’s frequent stops to take pictures for us made the evening even more special. Meridia is a must-visit for anyone staying at the resort or nearby. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudia Dorobanțu
Great experience! The food was amazing! Erin was such a good server, very kind, very sweet! ❤️ You need to try it out!
Enjoyed dinner here the last two nights while staying at the residences. Beautiful sunset ocean views, open air resturant. Wait staff are exceptionally nice and the food was terrific.
Kid-friendliness: We have a 3 year old grandchild in our party and we noticed many other families with children present. The staff are very welcoming and accommodating.
Enjoyed our server and the experience she provided so much. Elizabeth was amazing and really made our dinner extra special. The food and cocktails were fabulous. Love that they use some fresh herbs and items from their local garden.
Wow this restaurant was spectacular! My family and I loved everything, the food, service, view and music! It definitely is top 5 restaurants I've been to at all Hawaii islands!
Beautiful view of the sunset. Friendly wait staff. Trio Crudo was excellent, fresh, uniquely dressed. Bronzino lacked seasoning, just a bland whole fish that we had to debone ourselves for $57. The MP fish of the day was Snapper for $70, and sat on a delicious pasta. However the fish was a bit over done and dry. I would have expected perfection for a high priced snapper. The Gambas and Paella were good. The risotto was mushy and lifeless.
Service was very slow. Paella was small serving so was very burnt shrimp overcooked. It was ok. Bread was great and the appetizer octopus was great.
Cocktails at the bar during sunset. Perfect. Seated early when our table was ready. Waitress greeted us and set up our whole dinner as we desired. Food was excellent and plenty of it. But by the end of our meal we could see our waitress was overwhelmed by the now full house and she could not get to our table in a timely fashion. Eventually she came around, we ordered dessert (Kona Affogato excellent!). But we had to wait a fair amount of time for dessert to arrive. When it did, I had to eat quickly as we were trying to catch a shuttle back to our hotel. Had to ask the busboy to bring our check to leave on time. Otherwise, this was one of many times we've been here. I highly recommend, food is always outstanding, the bar venue overlooking the ocean and sunset is amazing!
Relaxing Atmosphere, Good Food, Exceptional Service, & Worth Every Dollar! When we first arrived, we were warmly greeted by the host, who struck up a friendly conversation about the betta fish at the stand—a charming touch. We were then led to our table, but I quickly realized the view I'd specifically booked for—the sunset—wouldn't be visible. When I asked about a better spot, we were told the owners had taken over the front area of the restaurant, making it unavailable. I was disappointed, as the sunset was the main reason we chose Meridia. Thankfully, our server Michael turned things around completely. His exceptional service truly saved the evening. He knew the menu inside and out, paired the perfect wine with my meal, and even surprised my newlywed wife with custom mocktails she absolutely loved. Going above and beyond, he also offered to take guests to the front to capture sunset photos—stepping in as photographer for everyone seated on the side. From start to finish, Michael was attentive, engaging, and never missed a beat. As for the food: the bread service was a delicious start. The oysters were just okay, but the bacon-wrapped dates were outstanding—my wife couldn't get enough. For entrées, we opted for the Ribeye and Short Rib. The Ribeye came a bit undercooked for our taste, but Michael handled it seamlessly, having a fresh plate brought out rather than simply reheating it. The Short Rib was a little dry, but Michael noticed and brought out a sauce that elevated the dish. The Ribeye, while not the best I've ever had, definitely ranks in my top 10—impressive for a non-steakhouse. We ended the evening with a light cheesecake and French press coffee. All in all, Michael turned what could've been a disappointing experience into a memorable evening. His service alone is reason enough to return.
We had a rough first experience at the restaurant when they were understaffed and we let the manager, Thor know. Thor took care of us and made sure to rectify this initial experience. Michael our waiter was excellent and extremely attentive. It was beautiful and we were very pleased with the restaurant's responsiveness and care they took to make sure we had a pleasant experience by the end of our trip.
The restaurant is beautiful and over looking the ocean. But the food selection was very limited, portions are very small and the prices are very high. I ordered the Ahi tuna. My waitress suggested I get a side and when I saw the portion of food, I realized why she had made that suggestion. The tuna portion was very small and there was barely any side dish at all. My daughter had the chicken and it was the same situation, barely any sides. My husband had the paella and it was very small compared to what you usually expect from a paella. The quality of the food we had was ok. We didn't order any drinks because the prices were just too insane. I don't mind paying high prices if the quality of the food , drinks and services is very high, but in my opinion, this restaurant is not worth it. The restaurant downstairs in the hotel is a much better value and the food quality is better.
Canceled our reservation, we had made weeks in advance.
Service: 1
Amazing ambiance and very good food! But expect to pay for it ...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Paella Mixta, Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
Dining at Meridia was an unforgettable highlight of our stay at the Westin Hapuna! We made reservations well in advance and were incredibly lucky to be seated on the top deck, away from the bustle below. It felt like a private dining experience with unbeatable sunset views.
The restaurant got busy around 5:30 PM, but the service never missed a beat. The food was fantastic—the kabocha soup was rich and comforting, and the tako salad with ulu was a fresh and creative twist that we loved. The cocktails were perfectly crafted and complemented the meal beautifully.
The sunset was nothing short of magical, and the staff’s frequent stops to take pictures for us made the evening even more special. Meridia is a must-visit for anyone staying at the resort or nearby. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience! The food was amazing! Erin was such a good server, very kind, very sweet! ❤️ You need to try it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Mixta, Seared Scallops, Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is not risotto. It's saffron rice
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Enjoyed dinner here the last two nights while staying at the residences. Beautiful sunset ocean views, open air resturant. Wait staff are exceptionally nice and the food was terrific.
Kid-friendliness: We have a 3 year old grandchild in our party and we noticed many other families with children present. The staff are very welcoming and accommodating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Mixta, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Grilled Branzino, Spanish Cheesecake
Amazing setting with stunning views of the sunset. That alone makes it worth it.
Food is good, but not as amazing as you would expect for the price point. The fresh bread is a nice touch.
Service was okay.
There also was a piano player which was another nice touch. Overall we had a good time here!
Parking: Just drove into the parking lot and parked there. It was free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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